Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Chili Cheese Potato Bake, a crowd‑pleasing dish that layers tender sliced potatoes, savory smoked beef, and melty cheddar cheese. The recipe combines classic chili seasoning, smoky paprika, and a hint of garlic for depth, creating a rich, hearty casserole that bakes to bubbly golden perfection. Perfect for weeknight meals, family gatherings, or meal‑prep, this bake serves six and delivers satisfying flavor in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef (ground)
- 15 oz chili beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 lb russet or yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 5 oz tomatoes with green chiles, diced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 oz chili seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- Cook smoked beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is translucent.
- Stir in chili beans, tomatoes with green chiles, garlic powder, chili seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, top with half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- increase the amount of green chiles or add a pinch of cayenne. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing to help the layers set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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